#COVID19 raises distinct challenges for our election infrastructure and we need large-scale preparation backed by our government to ensure our elections stay free, fair, accessible, and secure. brennancenter.org/our-work/polic… [Thread]
These are our recommendations to keep elections free, fair, and secure at this time #COVID19:
1. polling place modification and prep
2. expanded early voting
3. universal vote-by-mail
4. voter registration modification and prep
5. voter education and manipulation prevention
1. polling place modification and prep
2. expanded early voting
3. universal vote-by-mail
4. voter registration modification and prep
5. voter education and manipulation prevention
We also recommend that each state government establish an election pandemic task force to determine implementation of relevant policy recommendations in their state. #COVID19
Congress should immediately appropriate funds to make sure election officials have the resources they need to make adjustments. Congress should also establish baseline rules to ensure every American can vote safely. #COVID19
Please read our full list of recommendations for shoring up our election infrastructure during the #COVID19 pandemic. brennancenter.org/our-work/polic…
